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Sophomore second baseman Carson Schuette focues on a fly ball in first-base foul territory in the state semifinal game against New Home on June. 7. Photo by Mark Lube.

Sophomore second baseman Carson Schuette focues on a fly ball in first-base foul territory in the state semifinal game against New Home on June. 7. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner baseball: Comanches trap New Home Leopards 11-0 in state semifinals

Mark Lube
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
ROUND ROCK — A great start at the plate and with a one-hit shutout resulted in the Comanches advancing to a second straight state final.
Shortstop Ryan Peterson reaches for a flyball while center fielder Landyn Pohler (center) and second baseman Carson Schuette also converage on the ball in the second game of Shiner’s regional final series against Johnson City last week in Marion. Shiner won 5-2 and 1-0 to play in their third consecutive state tournament. They played New Home yesterday (Wednesday) evening in the state semifinals. Photo courtesy of Howard Esse.

Shortstop Ryan Peterson reaches for a flyball while center fielder Landyn Pohler (center) and second baseman Carson Schuette also converage on the ball in the second game of Shiner’s regional final series against Johnson City last week in Marion. Shiner won 5-2 and 1-0 to play in their third consecutive state tournament. They played New Home yesterday (Wednesday) evening in the state semifinals. Photo courtesy of Howard Esse.

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Shiner baseball: Comanches earn third straight trip to state baseball

Mark Lube
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
MARION — Shiner qualified for the state baseball meet for the third straight season and earned the 2023 Region IV-2A championship with a sweep of Johnson City (5-2, 1-0) Thursday and Friday in Marion. “Going to state feels amazing.
Drew Wenske officially inked with University of Texas Permain Basin for baseball in a signing ceremony on May 23. Seated, from left, is Lori Wenske, Drew Wenske, Brian Wenske and Taylor Wenske. Standing from left is assistant coach John Peterson, head coach Daniel Boedeker and assistant coach Connor Stefka. Photo by Mark Lube.

Drew Wenske officially inked with University of Texas Permain Basin for baseball in a signing ceremony on May 23. Seated, from left, is Lori Wenske, Drew Wenske, Brian Wenske and Taylor Wenske. Standing from left is assistant coach John Peterson, head coach Daniel Boedeker and assistant coach Connor Stefka. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner baseball: Wenske signs with UTPB to play college baseball

Mark Lube
Monday, June 5, 2023
A teammate on a youth baseball team has helped Comanche senior Drew Wenske find a college home to continue playing baseball. Wenske signed with University of Texas Permain Basin on May 23 to continue his baseball playing days past high school.
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St. Paul baseball: State semifinalists Cards win awards

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Several members of the Cardinals state semifinalists team received various post-season awards. All-District Infielder-pitcher Jackson Ulcak, catcher Fisher Davis, infielder Nate Boedeker and outfielder/pitcher Zeke Rodriguez received First Team honors.
Cale Shows just beats the tag as he dives into third on a stolen-base attempt May 24 against Mumford. He led at the plate with two hits. Photo by Mark Lube.

Cale Shows just beats the tag as he dives into third on a stolen-base attempt May 24 against Mumford. He led at the plate with two hits. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner baseball: Shiner into regional final with sweep of Mumford

Mark Lube
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
LA GRANGE — The Shiner baseball team will advance to its third straight regional final after defeating Mumford 4-0 and 9-2 in the regional-semifinal series May 24 and 27 in La Grange. Shiner will play Johnson City in a best-of-three series in the regional final. Game one will be at 7 p.m.
Members include front row from left Kannon Keller. Standing from left is Conley Patton, Garrett Fric, Grayson Neskora, Colby Strezlczyk, Killian McDonald, Kolt Keller, Kingston Hernandez and Landen Neskora. Co-MVP - Killian McDonald and Kolt Keller. Photo by Stephanie Keller.

Members include front row from left Kannon Keller. Standing from left is Conley Patton, Garrett Fric, Grayson Neskora, Colby Strezlczyk, Killian McDonald, Kolt Keller, Kingston Hernandez and Landen Neskora. Co-MVP - Killian McDonald and Kolt Keller. Photo by Stephanie Keller.

Youth sports: Shiner 11U baseball gets 2nd in tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Shiner Comanche 11U baseball team traveled to San Antonio May 6-7 and finished in second place at the TSBI Invitational Tournament.
Sophomore right fielder Callie Sevcik catches a fly ball in the second game of the regional finals Saturday in San Marcos. Photo by Mark Lube.

Sophomore right fielder Callie Sevcik catches a fly ball in the second game of the regional finals Saturday in San Marcos. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner softball: Weimar rallies to stop LC from advancing to state

Mark Lube
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
After earning a close win over Weimar in the regional-final series opener last Thursday, Shiner came up short in both games on Saturday as Weimar rallied in both to win the series 2-1 to advance to the state title.
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